One can only imagine what it’s like to be Grigory Rodchenkov right now. As the furor over Russian doping continues apace at the Olympics, Rodchenkov remains in hiding in the United States, one of the most wanted men in the world by Russian authorities.

In his first international broadcast interview since leaving Russia and flipping for investigators, the former anti-doping lab director was asked, “If you had not left Russia, where would you be now?”

BBC: “How would you feel if Russia are allowed to be part of the Closing Ceremony of these Olympics with their national flag, and are effectively forgiven for everything?”

Rodchenkov: “This is the most important moment in the history of the International Olympic Committee. It should show how they are consistent with the fight against doping. … And if the flag will be allowed to appear, it will be the worst decision. Olympics could die.”

Is Rodchenkov’s answer a bit alarmist? A bit of an exaggeration? Yeah, probably. The Olympics will go on, no matter how many athletes used banned substances.